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Publication Details

Author(s):

• AHRQ (US) - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Country(ies) of application:

• Canada

Language(s):

• English

Type of Publication:

Guideline Clearing Report

Primary Contact:

Jean R. Slutsky, P.A., M.S.P.H.
jslutsky@ahrq.gov

Publication URL:

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Publication Scope:

• Management
• Screening

Publication Status:

Published

Date of publication:

Feb 01, 2010

Due for Review:

-

Diseases / Conditions Addressed

MeSH Terms addressed:

• Respiratory Tract Diseases (C08)
  • Lung Diseases, Obstructive (C08.381.495)
    • Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive (C08.381.495.389)
  • Respiration Disorders (C08.618)
    • Dyspnea (C08.618.326)
• Nursing (G02.478)
• Signs and Symptoms (C23.888)
  • Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory (C23.888.852)

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